Visual Distress Signals - Flares, Smoke, Flags, Lights
Visual distress signals (VDS) are required on coastal waters, the Great Lakes, and connected waters up to 2 miles wide.
Boats under 16 feet, manually propelled boats, and open sailboats under 26 feet need VDS only between sunset and sunrise.
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VDS
Visual Distress Signal
Pyrotechnic Device
Flare or signal using fire or explosive materials
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